A Waynesboro man was arrested for kidnapping after taking his girlfriend's toddler and running from police. Luke Bunyon Jr., 29, took the toddler after an argument with his girlfriend on Savannah Avenue early Tuesday afternoon. More...
Aside from the extravagant costumes and buzz of activities, Relay For Life goers, such as the couple above and the young girl pictured at right, took time out to remember loved ones and reflect on their own struggles during the event's annual More...
Plans for a retirement complex were dashed Monday night when Waynesboro City Council refused to rezone the old Waynesboro Elementary School property that would have housed it. After a 3-3 split, Mayor George DeLoach cast the deciding vote in front of a council room filled to its 49-person capacit... More...
Bellies are growling for some of the best barbeque in the South. And they'll get their fill this weekend when 30 teams from Savannah to Winston-Salem fire up their grills in hopes of a state title and their share of the $10,000 purse. More...
Friday, May 9 $10 at gate, $5 in advance. Kids 6 and under free. 5:30 p.m.: Gates open, free hushpuppies and chicken wings while they last 6 p.m.: Burke County's biggest musical chairs competition and other family games. More...
Mayor George DeLoach's tie-breaking vote at Monday's Waynesboro City Council meeting should not give the residents of Academy Avenue and surrounding area a reason to gloat. There were no real winners here- neither the neighborhood residents nor New Birth Missionary Church. More...
Can someone please tell me who's the guy riding around town on the 3-wheeled bike that "U pedal w/ your hands"? I am a firm believer that before you criticize a person (or a program for that matter!), you should make sure your facts are correct before you open your mouth or type away from your ... More...
What a way to come off the disabled list. After sitting out the last several games with a pulled hamstring, pitcher Trent Hillis came off the bench when it counted to help the Bears claim their spot in the state playoffs. The Burke County High School Bears defeated Cross Creek High School 10-3 i... More...
A Sardis man arrested for burglarizing McDonalds has become a suspect in the April 11 armed robbery of Sonic. Around 3:40 a.m. Thursday, a 14-year-yearold living near McDonalds called police to report someone driving around the restaurant and kicking doors. More...
Mr. Robert C. Neely Jr., 85, of Waynesboro died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at University Hospital in Augusta. A memorial service was held Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 515 S. Liberty St. More...
Among the things that keep gardening interesting is each season's new challenges. Tomato spotted wilt virus has become the plague of many gardeners over the past few years. At times, this disease has made growing garden tomatoes seem almost insurmountable. It affects other crops, most notably be... More...
DAR The Edmund Burke National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will meet 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at The Meeting Place. The group will then carpool to Connie Cooper's home for its meeting to be followed by lunch in Louisville. More...
Smith Chapel AME Smith Chapel AME Church will now hold Sunday School and morning worship services each week. Sunday School begins 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11. Beginning this month, church youth will lead services on the fourth Sunday. More...
Burke County native Laura Stone wants to take some hometown luck with her to the June 28 Miss Georgia Pageant. So she's hosting a sign contest open to residents of all ages. "A part of you can be cheering me on," she said, noting that every single sign will be used by her cheering section at the... More...
Burke County is losing two of its leading educators this summer. Blakeney Elementary School principal Roderick "Rocky" Sams accepted an offer last week for the top post at Newton High School near Atlanta. He will to start his new job June 1. More...
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